City of Columbus recently issued the following announcement.
EMERGENCY BULKY WASTE PICK-UP
& DELIVERY SERVICES
NEEDED
The Columbus Consolidated Government is seeking to contract with individuals and/or small
businesses to pick up Bulky Waste (household appliances, couches, mattresses, etc.) as well as
large piles of branches. (No Mixed Loads will be accepted)
The individuals/small business will be paid $250/ton to provide this service. They can deliver
as many tons as they can to Pine Grove Landfill within the allotted timeline of August 16th
through September 30th. They must have their own vehicle.
The following criteria must be met to qualify to provide this service:
• Current Business License (Any type)
• Liability Insurance
• E-Verify
• W-9 Form
• Hold Harmless Agreement
Certain equipment is needed to pick up the material outlined above. For those persons who
are interested in taking part in this program/service, contact Drale Short below and she can
tell you what is needed and answer any of your specific questions about the program/service
to be provided and get you started.
FOR INTEREST, CONTACT: FOR ADDITIONAL PROGRAM INFORMATION
Drale Short, Deputy Director CONTACT: Lisa Goodwin, Deputy City Manager
Public Works Department (706) 225-3108
(706) 225-4943/4941/4798 lgoodwin@columbusga.org
DShort@columbusga.org
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